Quark-Elec QK-A036 Setup Manual

QK-A036
USING THE CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE (WINDOWS):
Ad-hoc WiFi passwords can be changed for security and memorability.
WiFi can be changed from Ad-hoc (default) to Station mode or Standby.
Station mode is configured by inputting your router/access point's details into the Configuration
software. (once configured, the correct settings must be entered into your chart software.)
Users who use Quark-cloud service must setup their A036 in station mode and get Internet ac-
cess.
Cloud settings
Users can turn the communication with Quark-cloud on or off. The saved NMEA data (in .txt file)
will be automatically uploaded to the cloud once the device has been registered and connected
to the Internet. This upload function can be disabled if desired.
SD card settings
NMEA 2000 bus data can be saved as NMEA 0183 or PCDIN (raw NMEA 2000 messages) format
on SD card.
USB - Monitoring NMEA Messages
Connect A036 and then click 'Open port', all the sentences will be displayed in the application
Once settings are complete the user must click 'Config' and then click 'Disconnect'. Please re-
start A036 by un-plugging the NMEA 2000 connector. The unit is now ready for use.
UPGRADING FIRMWARE:
The current firmware version can be verified through the configuration tool (When con-
nected, the firmware version will show in the bottom of the Configuration software win-
dow).
To upgrade the firmware,
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Power up A036 and then connect it to Windows computer via USB.
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Run the Configuration software.
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Ensure the configuration tool is connected to the A036, and then click Ctrl+F7.Some laptop
maybe need click Ctrl+F7+Fn.
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A new window will pop up with a drive named 'STM32' or similar. Copy the firmware into this
drive and wait around 10 seconds to make sure the full file has been copied.
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Close the window and the Configuration software.
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Re-power the A036, and then the new firmware will be active.
The upgrading process is complete.
Disclaimer: This product is designed to aid navigation and should be used to augment normal navigational procedures
and practices. It is the user's responsibility to use this product prudently. Neither Quark-elec, nor their distributors or
dealers accept responsibility or liability either to the product user or their estate for any accident, loss, injury or
damage whatsoever arising out of the use or of liability to use this product.
V1.0 (0321)
QK-A036
NMEA 2000 <----> WIFI/USB
BI-DIRECTIONAL CONVERTER
WITH INTEGRATED VOYAGE DATA LOGGER
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Set-Up guide
Please recycle your packaging
All products are CE, RoHS certified
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